122 - Navigating Wedding Finances: Talking Money with Your Family

26/02/2025 12 min Episodio 122
122 - Navigating Wedding Finances: Talking Money with Your Family

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Episode Synopsis

Talking about money can be uncomfortable—but it doesn’t have to be! If you’re wondering how to ask your family about contributing to your wedding budget, this episode will walk you through exactly what to say (and what to avoid!).In this episode, we cover:✔️ How to approach your family about financial contributions 💵✔️ What to say if they give vague promises like "Don’t worry, we’ll help!"✔️ Why setting clear expectations now can prevent wedding planning stress later✔️ The potential trade-offs when accepting money from family 👀✔️ How to avoid planning your wedding backwards (before knowing your real budget!)✨ Plus, I’ll share tips on how to handle differences in financial expectations and how to structure the conversation so everyone feels comfortable.🎧 Related Episodes & Free Resources:🔹 Episode 2 – Stop Planning Your Wedding Backwards! 🛑🔹 Episode 6 – Breaking Down Your Wedding Budget 💰🔹 Episode 32 – Avoiding Expensive Wedding Planning Mistakes ❌📩 Grab your FREE guide: “Expensive Wedding Planning Mistakes” → PlanningCollective.com/freeguides💬 Have you had the wedding budget talk yet? Drop a comment below with your experience, or let me know if you have any questions!

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